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Send us Fan MailToday's show is going to be a little different. Usually, I interview professionals who are law enforcement, military, or victims of crimes. Today, I will interview a man who was a criminal. This is a story of second chances and what can be accomplished after making a mistake.Today on the show, I have Owen Hanson, whose life story was featured in the Mark Wahlberg production documentary, Cocaine Quarterback, available on Amazon Prime. Owen is a California kid whose mother left him and his father at a young age. He grew up playing volleyball and earned a scholarship to play at the University of Southern California. In his sophomore year, he was essentially cut from the team. His coach told him to get bigger and improve his vertical leap. So, Owen worked out six days a week, twice a week, and made it as a walk-on to the football team. He also took performance-enhancing drugs in his quest to become stronger and faster. This kid, who came from a modest middle-class broken home, was now partying with rock stars and other celebrities. He was also the team's and campus's drug dealer. After graduation, he wound up working as a bookie, money launderer, and associate with a Mexican drug cartel. At one point, he was making over a million dollars a day until it all came crashing down on him. He was tried and sentenced to 21 years in federal prison. Through a cooperation agreement with the Australian government, he was released after nine years. While he was in prison, he started a frozen protein product that he is now selling as a free man. Owen made a mistake, paid the price, and is now reinventing himself. He is proof that sometimes all someone needs is a second chance. In today's episode, we discuss:· Having his mom abandon him as a young boy.· Your route to USC via volleyball and feeling out of place with the rich kids in his school.· Dealing illegal drugs in college.· The availability of powder cocaine at USC in the early 2000s.· Being benched his sophomore year in college volleyball.· Becoming a walk-on for the football team. · Being the team's drug dealer, getting the drugs at the veterinarian's office in Tijuana.· Living the rock and roll lifestyle as a college football player.· How he got involved with a Mexican drug cartel.· Making prison frozen protein.· Does he ever look over your shoulder, thinking a cartel hitman might come after him?Head on over to Owen's website to learn more about his story!Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show
It's our 5 year anniversary as we worship Mother Drew and her boundary issues. June Swoon continues with some tight cordage and a new episode in a new house! We're serving up telescoping at night...naturally, Tom Skerritt maybe seeing heaven after all, levels of mayo men, the possible marital problems of Chris O'Donnell, RESTRAINTS and sooooo many forehead kisses. We come to the conclusion that even the most understanding 17 yr old boy can destroy his entire life by miscalculating some pussy and then you'll have to go to a lesser college. Get your whistle wet because we're bustin' out of the ward and we'll forever be in Mad Love, this time on Doom Generation!
You already know something is off. The output is there. You're showing up, doing the work, performing at a level other people can see. But underneath all of it, there's a strain you can't quite name — a low-grade exhaustion that has nothing to do with how many hours you slept and everything to do with why you're doing what you're doing. You are working for your identity instead of from it. And no amount of productivity is going to fix a motivation problem. Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola and Donovan Dee Donnell join me today for a riveting conversation. Kevin Olusola, Grammy-winning beatboxer and member of Pentatonix, and Donovan Dee Donnell, life coach, counselor, and co-author of Designed to Succeed, join me for one of the most theologically loaded conversations this show has ever had. Kevin names something with startling precision: he gave up the ghost — not as resignation, but as full surrender to the Father at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, performing before thousands without needing their applause because his being was finally more secure than his doing. Donovan unpacks the mechanics of fear with the clarity of someone who has lived in both the wreckage and the rebuild, walking us through what he and Kevin call the verify-purify-occupy framework, the three-move sequence for dismantling fear's claim before it ever gains a foothold. Together, they trace a thread that runs from identity through core values, through alignment and its guardrails, to the question every person of purpose will eventually have to answer: What are you willing to die for? This is not a conversation about success. It is a conversation about what happens when your motivation is finally honest enough to be sanctified. It will ask you to do something you have probably been postponing — to go to God with the actual thing, not the acceptable version of it, and let Him work with what is true. Guest Bios Kevin Olusola is a three-time Grammy Award-winning musician and beatboxer best known as a member of Pentatonix, the a cappella group that has amassed nearly five billion streams on YouTube. A Yale University graduate who came within a semester of a pre-med track, Kevin traded the expectations of his immigrant Nigerian-Grenadian family for a music career built on the unconventional combination of classical cello and beatboxing — and paid for that leap in ways that eventually led him to something more costly than a career pivot: a genuine reckoning with why he was performing at all. He is also the founder of Imagine Faith Talk, where his platform merges high-performance principles with a Pentecostal-Charismatic faith, and the author of a solo musical project, Dawn of a Misfit. Donovan Dee Donnell is a life coach, former counselor, and co-author of Designed to Succeed. A self-described introvert with an extrovert's calling, Donovan brings both the rigor of professional coaching and the honesty of someone who has navigated some dark places — including years as a stripper and a long reckoning with what it costs to build a life that isn't afraid of criticism. He is a founding collaborator on the Imagine Faith Talk platform alongside Kevin Olusola, and his coaching work centers on helping people identify the guardrails that protect alignment and do the internal work necessary to keep their motivation honest. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Multiplatinum musician Kevin Olusola and international life coach Donovan Dee Donnell join Tavis in studio to discuss how they broke free from false identities and performance traps in their new book, Designed to Succeed: A Faith-Driven Blueprint to Building the Life You Were Created to Live.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
PRL 6-10-26 Ken Watlington, Donnell Coley, Justin Hardy, Brandon Manning, Brooks Hill by Pirate Radio
Send us Fan MailThanks for coming back for the conclusion of my interview with Author, Screenwriter, Producer, and Retired DEA Agent J Todd Scott. Today's episode, we talk DEA stuff and work our way into Hollywood and books, more specifically, him being a producer and writer for the Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch. Todd spent 30 years as a special agent for the DEA, being assigned to multiple locations across the United States and the world. During his time as a special agent, he took part in investigations leading to tons of seized illegal drugs and millions of dollars in illegal drug proceeds. He was part of the first group of agents to be assigned to Haiti for a long-term mission, where he escaped certain death multiple times by the skin of his teeth. Todd has always had a passion for stories and writing, and pursued this when he retired from federal service. He's authored six critically acclaimed crime and thriller novels. He's also a film/TV producer and screenwriter. His work includes the Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and he is a producer and writer for the spinoff to the massively popular Yellowstone series, Dutton Ranch.It was a pleasure to get the chance to chat with Todd. He has lived and is living a life that books and movies are made of; now he's telling the stories. In today's episode, we discuss:· Has legalizing marijuana in some states made things better, worse, or has it made any difference?· What is the best way to prepare yourself to become a DEA Special Agent, or any other LE officer?· Writing and being a producer on the new Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.· His ‘big break' in his writing career.· Yellowstone, why was it such a breakout success?.· What is his role with The Dutton Ranch? · How daunting was it to work on Dutton Ranch with all the success of Yellowstone? How he dealt with that.· Having a full-time snake wrangler on set.· His advice for anyone wanting to break into the book-writing world or television, or movies. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Head on over to Todd's website to learn more about him and his work.Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show
Season 6 of Own It! From Women Lead Change is all about dynamic duos, showcasing how these powerful partnerships shape leadership, growth, and impact and proving that we all lead better when we work together. Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Penn and Kim Holderness. On today's episode, Penn and Kim talk about their time on The Amazing Race, how their relationship has grown together as they have grown as individuals, and the importance of showing their authentic lives on social media. See Penn and Kim at The Leadership Conference: 2026 Quad Cities on November 12. Register here. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.Support the show
Send us Fan MailNonprofit donor engagement strategies for 2026 are changing rapidly as donor expectations, technology, and economic realities reshape fundraising. Kimberly O'Donnell, Chief Fundraising Officer at Bonterra, shares fresh research and practical insights from Bonterra's 2026 Impact Report to help nonprofit leaders build stronger donor relationships and sustainable revenue growth.For decades, charitable giving and volunteerism have remained largely stagnant at approximately 2.5% of GDP. Bonterra's ambitious "3% by 2033" initiative aims to change that by helping organizations increase annual giving through smarter engagement, recurring donor programs, volunteer activation, and responsible use of artificial intelligence.Kimberly explains why recurring giving may be one of the most important opportunities available to nonprofits today. Rather than continuously replacing one-time donors, organizations can build predictable revenue streams by encouraging monthly and annual commitments from supporters who already care deeply about the mission.The conversation also explores a growing challenge facing the sector: donor dollars are increasing while donor participation continues to decline. According to Bonterra's research, 43% of respondents reported they cannot afford to give more in today's economic environment. That reality requires nonprofits to create new pathways for engagement through volunteerism, advocacy, micro-volunteering opportunities, and personalized communication."We have what we call dollars up, donors down."Kimberly also discusses how AI is moving beyond simple content creation and becoming a strategic tool for donor segmentation, campaign planning, data analysis, and supporter engagement. One organization highlighted in the report increased annual appeal revenue by 41% after integrating AI into its fundraising campaign strategy."When we treat them as individuals and not as segments, donors feel it."Whether you're a nonprofit executive, fundraiser, board member, or development professional, this episode offers valuable perspective on where fundraising is heading and how organizations can prepare for the next era of donor engagement. 00:00:00 Introduction: New Rules of Donor Engagement 00:02:24 Inside Bonterra's 2026 Impact Report 00:05:32 Why Giving Has Stalled at 2.5% of GDP 00:08:21 The Power of Recurring Donor Programs 00:12:53 Donors Are Down While Dollars Rise 00:14:13 Personalization and Rebuilding Donor Trust 00:16:04 Why AI Will Change How Donors Give 00:18:22 Using AI to Improve Fundraising Results 00:19:58 Volunteerism as a Growth Strategy 00:23:35 Building an Innovation Mindset in Nonprofits 00:25:09 How AI Increased Fundraising Revenue by 41% 00:28:34 Human-Centered AI for Nonprofit Growth #TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitFundraising #DonorEngagementFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show
PRL 6-3-26 Ken Watlington, Donnell Coley, Ethan Long & Josh Malin from Greenville United FC, Brandon Manning, Lane Hoover by Pirate Radio
This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 19, Dress, which originally aired on May 3, 2016 and was written by David Feeney & Josh Malmuth and directed by Trent O'Donnell. Here's a quick recap of the episode:When Jess is in over her head, procrastinating trying to fix Cece's dress, Schmidt tries to help her by bringing her to his wedding workshop … at his office! Meanwhile Winston and Aly make decisions about how to tell their coworkers about their relationship and Nick spirals about texting Reagan to invite her to the wedding. This episode got a 7.5/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Schmidt and Kelly rated this episode an 8/10 and her favorite character was Aly!Episode Sections:(00:00) Welcome (1:52) Episode Recap: Dress(19:53) Episode Recap: Nick & Reagan(26:09) Episode Recap: Winston + Aly(35:32) Schmidtism(37:38) Pop Culture(44:15) Guest Stars(45:13) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt(47:45) Rating & Favorite Character(50:45) SpoilersWhile not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:The Hulk - After witnessing a book being ripped in half by one of Schmidt's boss's kids, Jess is asked if he was the Hulk.Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone - This is the specific book that Schmidt's boss' kids ripped in half in the episode.I Spy - The cop who caught Aly and Winston claimed to have a gambling problem where he lost sixty thousand dollars on a game of "I Spy." Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 19 Bonus Episode!Music: "Hotshot” by scottholmesmusic.comFollow us on Instagram or email us at whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com!Website: https://smallscreenchatter.com/
Send us Fan MailThe name of this podcast is Cops and Writers. My guest on the show today, J Todd Scott, definitely fits that bill. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!Todd spent 30 years as a special agent for the DEA, being assigned to multiple locations across the United States and the world. During his time as a special agent, he took part in investigations leading to tons of seized illegal drugs and millions of dollars in illegal drug proceeds. He was a part of the first group of agents to be assigned to Haiti for a long-term mission, where he escaped certain death multiple times by the skin of his teeth. Todd has always had a passion for stories and writing, and pursued this when he retired from federal service. He's authored six critically acclaimed crime and thriller novels. He's also a film/TV producer and screenwriter. His work includes the Lawmen: Bass Reeves series, and he is a producer and writer for the spinoff to the massively popular Yellowstone series, Dutton Ranch.I loved talking with Todd. He has lived and is living a life that books and movies are made of; now he's telling the stories. In today's episode, we discuss:· Growing up in rural Kentucky. · Having no relatives or friends in law enforcement, and joining the DEA.· Why did he choose the DEA?· Thinking his career with the DEA would be like the Miami Vice television series.· His first day on the job as a special agent assigned to the Los Angeles field office.· The multiple work locations where he worked as a DEA agent. · Training local law enforcement and running active investigations in Haiti.· Dealing with corruption within the Hattian Police Department.· Being caught in a street mob in Haiti and barely making it out alive.· What is the biggest threat to the United States? What is the role of illegal drugs? All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Head on over to Todd's website to learn more about him and his work.Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show
This panel discussion podcast with Brian, Tom, Peter O'Donnell and Elizabeth Nally explores the complexities of measuring quality of life in cancer clinical trials, highlighting recent data, patient perspectives, and innovative approaches to assessment. Experts discuss the limitations of current tools, the importance of long-term follow-up, and future directions for integrating patient-centered metrics.
Greg Rakestraw is joined by Mike Maahs of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, and Maahs begins by recapping the TinCaps’ come-from-behind win over the South Bend Cubs. He also talks about a handful of TinCaps who have a chance to rise up the Minor League ladder throughout the season. Greg’s longtime broadcast partner Mike Broughton joins to talk about the Indiana/Kentucky High School Basketball All-Star Series, what makes Mt. Vernon legend and Purdue commit Luke Ertel so skilled, and more. Later in the hour, NASCAR broadcaster Adam Alexander tells Greg about being on the broadcast for the first race after the passing of Kyle Busch, the remembrance that takes place on Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte, and a special rule that Busch proposed to NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell. Alexander also talks about Katherine Legge running the double and the importance of her presence in motorsports. Brendan King of the South Bend Cubs also hops on the show to give his side of the TinCaps’ wild comeback win. Finally, Greg recaps the Month of May and previews the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On todays episode Stan Mankovich delivers the latest news on: - Ray J knocked out at celebrity MMA match- Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos reunited - Rosie O'Donnell new facelift
Today on The Social, Adam Sandler attends his wife’s movie premiere in a tracksuit. And, Naomi Osaka wears an ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to the French Open. Then, Rosie O’Donnell reveals she had a facelift after years of being “morally” against the procedure. Plus, what is the proper way to merge into a lane? And, a woman asks if she should make one of her bridesmaids pay her back for taking a “vacation” on her dime. Featuring actor Andrew Phung, and the host of Virgin Radio Toronto’s morning show ‘Daryn and Deepa’, Deepa Prashad.
PRL 5-27-26 Ken Watlington, Donnell Coley, Emmett Siegel, Ryan Shumpert, Mack McCarthy, Mike Rooney by Pirate Radio
Trump midas touch does it again for Republicans, Talifreako twisting the scripture again, Rosie O'Donnell talking face lifts, Paxton thanks Cornyn, and people feel they deserve FREE pizza.
We always like to say that there’s no such thing as a dumb question, but today Chrissie is bringing one to the table, because she doesn’t understand why it is considered sexist to one, cat call a woman or two, for men to hold or open the door for women…Plus, we’re opening the phone lines for a tell all confession from YOU after Rosie O’Donnell has admitted she’s gotten a face lift!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Pastor Steve delivers a impactful message entitled " Moving Forward".
Growing up at the bottom of the world and the strong Leitch racing genes. Being round his Dad Barry’s internationally respected Motorsport restoration business and how that ‘hands on’ learning helps to this day. Getting creative to find the budget to go racing and heading off with props in his backpack after school. Working at Highlands Motorsport Park and for Scott O’Donnell (now part owner for Walkinshaw TWG Racing) in the early years. The respect for his brother Damon’s talent and Brendon’s little known cooking skills. What it was like to only race five weekends over the New Zealand summer (on a shoe string budget) but to beat some F1 stars of the future! And the bollocking he received from a respected team manager that Brendon says helped shape his career. Plus a funny rental car adventure in Japan. This is one of those eps that will genuinely draw you in. Easy going, affable but hungry and determined. Brendon gets the podcast medium too and he converses here with ease. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Memorial Day. (from 2018) Patrick O'Donnell, author of "The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America's Unknown Soldier and World War One's Most Decorated Heroes Who Brought Him Home."
A deluxe edition of The Sprina Sessions is live! Join Keila and Jasmine as they discuss all things Beyond The Gates and Trina Robinson on General Hospital.The Rundown:The Fairmont Crest Cotillion: Did it live up to the hype?The Upper Room: Derek checks in.The Plasma Ring Storyline: A shift into "The Weeping Ashley Hour."The Joey Situation: Deanna and Donnell tag team Vanessa regarding her undying loyalty.Legal & Medical Drama: Jordan bails Curtis out of jail while Isaiah's medical career hangs in the balance.The show wraps with Trina Speculations for the week ahead and the Song Pick of the Week. Enjoy! Sprina Sessions Playlist Song SelectionGangsta's Paradise - Coolio Follow Keila on X and Blue Sky: https://x.com/LadyWrestlingXhttps://bsky.app/profile/ladywrestlingx.bsky.socialFollow Jasmine on X and Blue Sky: https://x.com/twin_fangirlhttps://bsky.app/profile/twinfangirl.bsky.socialCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
Send us Fan Mail“Have you ever shot someone?” Most cops will be asked this throughout their careers, including myself. Most cops go to retirement without having to take a life. Then others have been involved in multiple officer-involved shootings (OIS). Most of the time, there is no rhyme or reason to this. Although your chances of being involved in an OIS are much greater if you are actually doing police work and not hiding behind a desk for 25 years. Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of one of the most dramatic and impactful stories I have ever encountered since I started this podcast with Police Officer Michael Martinez of the San Diego Police Department. A little about Mike. Michael Martinez has been a police officer with the San Diego Police Department for about 10 years. After phase training, he was assigned to Southern Division, where he worked a variety of assignments, including Patrol, Acting Detective, and Field Training Officer. Officer Martinez has been involved in four Officer-Involved Shootings, the first three within his first 18 months after field training. He took advantage of a career-and life-changing opportunity that was offered to him by the San Diego Police Department's Wellness Unit. He was diagnosed with PTSD and now shares his story with fellow law enforcement officers. He is currently a member of the Department's OIS Peer Support Team and is currently assigned to the Department's Wellness Unit. Officer Martinez has received numerous awards and commendations, including a Medal for Valor. He truly believes his assignment is his calling to help others who are struggling in silence. His goal is to break the stigma of seeking and receiving help within the first responder profession and to be a resource to officers and their families. I admire Mike's honesty and willingness to help other cops who have gone through the trauma of being in an OIS. Mike has been through the wringer and is now helping his fellow cops. Please enjoy this raw and powerful interview with Police Officer Mike Martinez. In today's episode, we discuss:· The second officer involved shooting. Has he gone back to where it happened?· Did he react differently to this one compared to the first?· The third officer involved in a shooting. Did any bosses or friends suggest that he take a break from the street? How was his drinking and family life?· A breakdown of the third OIS.· The wellness unit confronting him while he was drunk.· His path towards a first responder-only treatment facility.· His experience there: how long and what did that treatment look like?.· Life after treatment.· Being voluntold to be on the wellness unit.· An overview of his fourth officer-involved shooting. · What was different about this one in how he dealt with it?· Was there ever a time when he thought perhaps he was in the wrong line of work and should get out while he was still in one piece?· His advice to someone who is going through a tough patch in their police career.· How can someone prepare for a career in LE? Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell met with reporters at Charlotte to discuss the tragic loss of Kyle Busch.#nascar #racing #kylebusch #steveodonnell***video courtesy of NASCAR Media, we are credentialed members and have expressed permission to use this content
Season 6 of Own It! From Women Lead Change is all about dynamic duos, showcasing how these powerful partnerships shape leadership, growth, and impact and proving that we all lead better when we work together. Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Brad Lucas and Mollie Owens of Rouse Consulting Group. On today's episode, Brad and Mollie talk about the work they are doing to protect their clients against virtual scams and working together across different generations. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.Support the show
Charlie O'Donnell, a 20+ year NYC tech venture veteran and author of Founder Unfriendly, joins David to talk about the art of staying genuinely connected. They dig into "heartbeat emails," why trust is really just information, and how showing up as a three-dimensional person (not just a LinkedIn profile) is the real secret to fundraising, career growth, and community building. Charlie shares community building tips as well! Enjoy!
1. The Thompson Middle School Crisis & District Oversight The Platform of Transparency: Cullen was elected to the School Committee on a platform of bringing fresh energy, rigorous questioning, and balancing what she termed an "imbalance in decision-making" between the administration and the committee. The 5th-Grade Pivot: How does she view the committee’s recent reversal keeping the 5th grade at Thompson Middle School? This situation highlights her broader campaign push for a more integrated, proactive strategic planning process rather than reactionary shuffling of student populations. The Facility Reality: As a fourth-generation Newporter whose son attended Thompson, Cullen has a deep personal connection to the district's footprint. With the Rhode Island School Building Authority signaling that a new middle school is the ultimate long-term necessity, what is her realistic timeline for addressing TMS’s structural future? 2. The Regionalization Roadblock & Economic Realities The Cost of Going it Alone: Cullen has consistently advocated for getting the School Committee and the City Council on the exact same page financially. With regionalization dead in the water for the November 2026 cycle and the joint advisory commission (AIAC) stalled, how does Newport shoulder the independent bond burdens of the new Rogers High School while staring down a future middle school build? An Integrated Vision for Aquidneck Island: Cullen has long championed unconventional, localized approaches to education—specifically integrating STEAM initiatives with Newport’s local architecture, maritime assets, and the Blue Economy. How can the district implement these forward-thinking vocational pathways (like reviving marine tech) if it remains siloed from Middletown and constrained by duplicate administrative costs? 3. Committee vs. Administration Friction: School Access & Safety The "Fundamental Disagreement" over Security: Cullen recently brought internal administrative tension into the public eye following a sharp disagreement at an April meeting regarding security protocols at the new Rogers High School. The Core Issue: Cullen characterized a secondary entrance layout as a design flaw and argued that School Committee members face "artificial barriers" when trying to perform on-site oversight, noting she was met with a chilly reception by staff despite having an appointment. She proposed badges/technology for committee members to ease access. The Pushback: The proposal drew significant pushback from Chair James Dring and other members over liability, safety protocols, and proper channels (with assertions that all visits should clear the Superintendent's office first). Oversight vs. Boundary Lines: Cullen points directly to the independent safety report issued by former State Police Col. Steven O’Donnell, arguing that improved communication and coordination are required to fix long-ignored systemic failures. This clash underscores her broader critique that the committee's oversight of the superintendent has been lax for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comedian Donnell Rawlings returns and immediately chooses violence. Bobby and Donnell spend time revisiting old wounds, arguing over friendship, reliving The Cabin chaos. We chat Burr replacement, comedy beginnings, Chappelle stories, shooting a special in Korea, military recruitment, and emotional warfare.Download the Klarna app today or visit www.Klarna.com to learn more.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at www.shopify.com/TIGERBELLY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
PRL 5-20-26 Ken Watlington, Donnell Coley, Wade Minter, Luke Schwartz by Pirate Radio
Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins sits down with returning guest Scott Deitch for a detailed exploration of one of the more understated yet influential figures in organized crime—Jerry Catena. Scott Deitch, known for his deep research and engaging storytelling, brings insight from his books Cigar City Mafia, Garden State Gangland, and his upcoming release Jersey Boss. The conversation moves from Tampa's mob history to the inner workings of the Genovese crime family, with a focus on Catena's calculated rise through the ranks.
The Atlanta Voice - celebrating sixty years in publication - is guided by editor-in-chief Donnell Suggs, who's made himself available for this show on many occasions, and the Monday before the Georgia primary, it was great to catch up and get a sense where his readership and metro Atlanta's Black voting bloc is leaning on a handful of races.He recently sat down with former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is of course running for the Democratic nomination to be Georgia's next governor. Donnell and I discuss that race for second place, too. - - - This AL.com op/ed concerns me a bit. John Archibald covered protests in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, and noted the optics of the fleets of black SUVs and limousines swooping into Selma for quick stops and swoops back out, as well as one woman's reponse: “That's too much,” a lady beside me said. “This should be for the people.”Activists and politicians have to tweak these optics, in my opinion.That said, the likes of Rev. Senator Raphael Warnock, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, Senator Cory Booker, did lend voice and wisdom to the moment. I have highlights to share.
Send us Fan Mail“Have you ever shot someone?” Most cops will be asked this throughout their careers, including myself. Most cops go to retirement without having to take a life. Then others have been involved in multiple officer-involved shootings (OIS). Most of the time, there is no rhyme or reason to this. Although your chances of being involved in an OIS are much greater if you are actually doing police work and not hiding behind a desk for 25 years. Welcome everyone to part one of one of the most dramatic and impactful stories I have ever encountered since I started this podcast with Police Officer Michael Martinez of the San Diego Police Department. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!A little about Mike. Michael Martinez has been a police officer with the San Diego Police Department for about 10 years. After phase training, he was assigned to the Southern Division, where he had the opportunity to work a variety of assignments, including Patrol, Acting Detective, and Field Training Officer. Officer Martinez has been involved in four Officer-Involved Shootings, the first three within his first 18 months after field training. He took advantage of a career-and life-changing opportunity that was offered to him by the San Diego Police Department's Wellness Unit. He was diagnosed with PTSD and now shares his story with fellow law enforcement officers. He is currently a member of the Department's OIS Peer Support Team and is currently assigned to the Department's Wellness Unit. Officer Martinez has received numerous awards and commendations, including a Medal for Valor. He truly believes his assignment is his calling to help others who are struggling in silence. His goal is to break the stigma of seeking and receiving help within the first responder profession and to be a resource to officers and their families. Mike is as genuine as they get. I admire his honesty and willingness to help other cops who have gone through the trauma of being in an OIS. Please enjoy this frank and powerful interview with Police Officer Mike Martinez. In today's episode, we discuss:· Thank you, Mike, for your openness and honesty with this subject matter. · Growing up in San Diego and being a troubled youth.· Getting sucked into the gangster lifestyle as a kid. · Leaving San Diego and going to college in Hawaii.· Working as a security officer in Hawaii, especially dealing with violent / emotionally disturbed people. How that prepare him to become a cop.· Non-cops being first responders to calls dealing with violent, emotionally ill people.· Working in corrections.· Moving back to San Diego and working as animal control as a road to becoming a San Diego Police officer. Interesting or funny assignments regarding that and evacuating animals during wildfires.· Getting on the SDPD at age 30. Pros and cons.· His first OIS. What were the physiological and psychological effects? · Deteriorating home life after the shooting.· Abusing alcohol to ease the physiological and psychological effects of being in the shooting.· Backlash from the media and possibly friends and family.All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show
In this episode, Chris O'Donnell, the President of Select Service Division at Aimbridge Hospitality, shares how the balanced scorecard turns hotel operations into a meritocracy. You'll hear how Aimbridge cascades five universal metrics from CEO Craig Smith down to every property, why turnaround success starts with quick wins, and the bias-for-action principle Chris carries into every problem. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Spurs beat writer Jared Weiss gives us some perspective from behind enemy lines. Wild Radio VOX Joe O'Donnell joins the show ahead of a critical Wild/Avs Game 5
Linktree for Community ResourcesNeed help appealing GLP-1 Insurance Denials? Try Honest Care! www.findhonestcare.com/KimRo - Telehealth for GLP1 Weight Management_________________________________________________________________________This week, we're revisiting one of the most powerful conversations in Plus SideZ Podcast history with Rosie O'Donnell.As Kim takes time away following the loss of her sister, we're sharing a few meaningful “greatest hits” episodes that continue to resonate deeply with listeners. Thank you for continuing to support, download, watch, and share the podcast during this difficult time. This community means more than you know.In this replay, Rosie opens up about:- Lifelong struggles with weight and obesity- How the media treated her body over the years- Bariatric surgery and her experience after surgery- Emotional eating, shame, and public scrutiny- What it feels like to navigate weight and health over 60- Her experience with GLP-1 medications and changing obesity treatmentAs conversations around GLP-1 medications continue to grow, especially with major Medicare coverage changes expected to expand in July 2026, this episode feels more relevant than ever. For many adults over 60, questions about obesity treatment, metabolism, bariatric surgery, and whether GLP-1s can still work after decades of dieting are finally entering the mainstream.This episode goes beyond headlines and before-and-after stories. It's an honest conversation about biology, stigma, survival, and what happens when people living with obesity are finally heard with compassion instead of judgment.If you've ever wondered:- Do GLP-1 medications work differently over 60?- Can GLP-1s help after bariatric surgery?- Why does weight loss feel harder with age?- How much of obesity is biology versus willpower?…this conversation is for you.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to The Plus SideZ Podcast for more conversations that validate lived experience with science, honesty, and empathy._________________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join_________________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovySend us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTokInstagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTokInstagram
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In this episode, Chris O'Donnell, the President of Select Service at Aimbridge Hospitality, shares what it takes to drive hotel profitability for owners amid rising costs and muted top-line growth. He explains why the "middle of the P&L" is where the work gets done, why cutting labor can cost more than it saves, and how investments in tools, training, and culture can lower turnover and raise efficiency at the same time. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Jake & Ben Full Show from May 12, 2026 Hour 1 Ace Bailey has signed with Klutch Sports. Is that a bad thing for his future in Salt Lake City? Should the Utah Jazz trade up to the Number 1 Spot? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Darryn Peterson wants to play Point Guard, Does that affect the Jazz's plans? AJ Dybantsa leads NBA Combine in Vertical Leap & Timberwolves Spurs Game 5 tonight. Bob Casper from Real Golf Radio joins to preview this weekend's PGA Championship. Hour 2 How Good are the New York Knicks this year? Are they actual contenders or just in a weak Eastern Conference? Is Cam Boozer the same level of prospect as AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson? Should the Utah Jazz consider him at Number 2? A Hawaiian Vigilante Hour 3 NBA Writer Ricky O'Donnell joined to talk about the NBA Draft Lottery Results & why he thinks Cam Boozer is the safest bet of the Top 3 Prospects. Hot Take Tuesday: MJ vs LeBron GOAT Debate has gotten boring, Birthday Cards are Overrated. Audio Vault: Colin Cowherd thinks AJ Dybantsa wouldn't fit in Washington. Hour 4 Live at 5: Is the NBA Trending Towards a certain style of play? Luka Doncic is on a Diet Again. What are the best "Empty Promises" You Hear in the Offseason? The Philadelphia 76ers have Fired GM Daryl Morey
In this episode, Chris O'Donnell, the President of the Select Service division at Aimbridge Hospitality, explains where select service hotels are heading and why technology only matters if it gives hotel leaders time back. Chris breaks down how the line between full service and select service has narrowed, how data is reshaping operational decision-making, and why traditional annual budgeting often carries inefficiencies forward year after year. He also shares how operators are using automation and analytics to improve profitability while keeping managers focused on guests and teams. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on May 12, 2026 NBA Writer Ricky O'Donnell joined to talk about the NBA Draft Lottery Results & why he thinks Cam Boozer is the safest bet of the Top 3 Prospects. Hot Take Tuesday: MJ vs LeBron GOAT Debate has gotten boring, Birthday Cards are Overrated. Audio Vault: Colin Cowherd thinks AJ Dybantsa wouldn't fit in Washington.
Weekend Recap, Scott Dochterman talks Big Ten & Hawkeye Football & Joe O'Donnell on the Wild
In this episode, Chris O'Donnell, President of Select Service at Aimbridge Hospitality, shares why hospitality is an industry that creates both energy and opportunity. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Send us Fan MailOne pleasure of hosting this podcast is having some of your favorite people come back on the show. Today's episode is one of those occurrences.Today on the show, I welcome back retired New York City Death Investigator, author, and television star, Barbara Butcher. I had Barbara on the podcast back in 2023 on episodes 127 and 128. Barbara Butcher spent 23 years at the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as a death investigator, director of the Forensic Sciences Training Program, and chief of staff. There, she investigated over 5500 deaths, 680 of them homicides. She worked mass disasters, including 9/11, the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, the London Underground bombing, and the crash of Flight 587.During this interview, Barbara gives us a peek into the life of a big city death investigator, and we talk about her book, What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator and her new TV special The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher, and the television pilot that is being filmed based on her life at the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. I hope you all enjoy this interview as much as I did. In today's episode, we discuss:· Growing up in New York, being the oldest of nine kids, and her dad being on the New York Police Department, rising to the rank of Deputy Inspector.· How her father's position in the NYPD affected her career with the M.E.'s office?· The snowball fight against the cops that got out of hand.· The cops are for us.· How she got the job with the New York Medical Examiner's Office as a death investigator, and the training involved in the job. · The job of the death investigator.· Time of death. How that is determined, and how different it is on TV and in movies· Besides the time of death, what are some of the biggest misconceptions or inaccuracies on TV or movies regarding death investigations?· Her book, What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator.· Her new show, The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher.· The relationship she had with the cops and how they worked together to solve the crime. You can see the bond she had with the cops in her new series, The Death Investigator, with Barbara Butcher. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Barbara's website to learn more about her and her amazing career!Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show
Season 6 of Own It! From Women Lead Change is all about dynamic duos, showcasing how these powerful partnerships shape leadership, growth, and impact and proving that we all lead better when we work together. Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Liz Lidgett and Annie Brandt. On today's episode, Annie and Liz talk about their longtime friendship, their individual connections to Women Lead Change and how their friendship pushes them to be better both professionally and personally.Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.Support the show
Angela Alaimo O'Donnell is a poet, professor, and scholar whose work sits at the crossroads of faith, memory, and the literary imagination. She teaches literature and creative writing at Fordham University and serves as Associate Director of the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies. Her latest poetry collection is The View from Childhood. She has said, “We all have a place that we come from that has helped shape us into who we are. We all have memories that stay with us, bring us joy, and haunt us, and we all face the daily decision of what to do with those memories—to preserve them or to let them fade. My vocation, as a poet, compels me to turn them into story and song. These poems tell my stories, and I also hope they, in some way, tell the reader’s.” In this episode, Dr. O’Donnell and Jonathan Rogers talk about origin stories, Flannery O’Connor, and the idea that any writer who has survived childhood has enough material to last a lifetime.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump sat down with 60 minutes less than 24 hours after a gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend. Trump got testy when Norah O’Donnell read part of the gunman’s manifesto that explained his reasoning for trying to kill Trump administration officials, which included a reference to a “pedophile, rapist and traitor.” The President also described the moments he and the fist Lady were whisked off the stage and praised his security team for their quick actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump sat down with 60 minutes less than 24 hours after a gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend. Trump got testy when Norah O’Donnell read part of the gunman’s manifesto that explained his reasoning for trying to kill Trump administration officials, which included a reference to a “pedophile, rapist and traitor.” The President also described the moments he and the fist Lady were whisked off the stage and praised his security team for their quick actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump sat down with 60 minutes less than 24 hours after a gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend. Trump got testy when Norah O’Donnell read part of the gunman’s manifesto that explained his reasoning for trying to kill Trump administration officials, which included a reference to a “pedophile, rapist and traitor.” The President also described the moments he and the fist Lady were whisked off the stage and praised his security team for their quick actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.